Japan · FULL-DAY
The good full-day tours fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
Tokyo to Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, Arakura Sengen Shrine, and Mt. Fuji 5th Station. Guided full day with entry fees.
“it was extremely easy, the best guide amongst all, she carried a little sound box to communicate, and occasionally made some funny jokes. Mt. Fuji is a must see place to go, and the crew made it very pleasant to know”
Private Mount Fuji full-day tour from Tokyo for up to 5, customizable with Lake Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, and optional 5th station.
“We had an amazing day trip to Mt Fuji! Hassan picked us up at our hotel early in the morning and explained to us what we where doing and what places he suggested we visit, always letting us know that we where in charge and we could visit what we wanted. He took us to some beautiful places to take pictures with the mountain and as the day progressed the view of the mountain stoped cooperating with us and we could no longer see it but Hassan tried his best to give us better views, when we decided that it was just not a good day for mt. Fuji pictures…”
Private guide in Hiroshima and Miyajima for Peace Park context, Hiroshima highlights, and the torii at high tide, using public transport.
“It was a very thorough city tour and our guide Hashi was very kind and knowledgable..if you have a large group be aware that you will have to take public transportation.”
Private full-day Tokyo tour by car, hotel pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, flexible stops from Senso-ji to Shibuya and Skytree.
“Great customized experience. Our driver spoke excellent English and accommodated our preferences and desires.”
From Tokyo to Mt. Fuji in one long day with two route choices, classic photo stops, lakeside views, Oshino Hakkai, and more.
“What a wonderful trip it was! So beautiful to see Mt. Fuji from different locations and our guide was amazing!”
Kyoto full-day bike tour with e-bike option. See Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu, Kinkakuji and bamboo forest. Lunch included.
“Peter was exceptional as a tour guide around Kyoto!! I would highly recommend this tour as you get to see all the sites, he's very informative of the culture/history, and is a great conversationalist. If you're in Kyoto, this is a MUST!!! My son and I are avid bike riders and enjoyed being on bikes for the day but even if you're not, it's broken up with various stops. There is an e-bike option as well (which my wife chose) that made it more manageable/enjoyable for her.”
A small-group Kyoto bike tour hitting Gion, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari with helmet, lunch, and bottled water, plus crowd-smart routes.
“We had a super cycle tour with Juan. He was wonderfully knowledgeable about the history of Kyoto and kept us very engaged and entertained. The delicious lunch was a bonus. Would thoroughly recommend.”
Private Mt. Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with an English driver-guide, hotel pickup, and a flexible route across iconic views and villages.
“Avoid and pay a little extra for another operator that actually provides a better and actual guided tour. Read bad reviews … I doubt that these clients including myself would lie about the bad experience, rather to warn everyone else and prevent you from making the same mistake … since Viator won’t. Firstly, not a guided tour, it’s dropping you off to 6 sites and suggesting what you can do e.g. riding a speed boat or getting on the ropeway cable car. Next, you have the “chauffeur” for ten hours … looking at the detailed itinerary, each site has 30mins to 1 hour allotment but that does not include you…”
Private 10-hour car from central Tokyo to Mt. Fuji or Hakone. Choose your pace, skip ticket lines, and enjoy scenic stops.
“The activities were fantastic — we thoroughly enjoyed the trips and the wonderful company of Doshi. He was incredibly friendly, approachable, and made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. Throughout the journey, he generously shared many of his personal experiences as both a tour guide and an immigrant in Japan, which gave us a deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture. His driving was smooth and relaxing, adding to the overall enjoyment of the trip. Darso’s warm personality and professionalism truly made our travel experience memorable.”
Small-group van day trip from Osaka to Kyoto and Nara. Timed stops at Fushimi Inari, Gion, and Todai-ji, with deer time at Nara Park.
“Meeting instructions were confusing. Had to take a 30 plus minute cab ride to get to the point. We had over three hours driving time total in which no narration was given and we thought that this was a real wasted opportunity to learn more. Mara was the best stop with the giant Budda and deer. We expected Kyoto to be more serene but it was just another large city. We hope that these comments are helpful. We enjoyed it overall.”
A full-day Hiroshima and Miyajima bus tour with licensed English guidance, ferry to Itsukushima Shrine, and a moving Peace Park visit, ending at Hiroshima Station.
“Great tour!!very knowledgeable guide, amble time given to spend in the peace park and Miyajima. The initial meet up point in Kyoto was difficult to find, and the contact number that was provided wasn’t actually operational”
Kanazawa private full-day tour with hotel pickup and certified guide, visiting Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya, and samurai district.
“The amount of information and guidance by our guide was wonderful and very friendly. If you book the tour request Sachiko Nakai.”
Full-day Mount Fuji loop in Spanish from Mishima. Small group, smart weather routing, iconic lakes, Oshino Hakkai, cave, and pagoda.
“la mejor actividad que he disfrutado de Japón en mis 2 semanas aquí. Daríio es un experto en este trayecto y adapta el viaje y los puntos a ver según las condiciones meteorológicas para que el día sea un éxito. Como lleva 7 años desarrollaRead more”
Nikko private day with a government-licensed English guide. Customize 3-4 sights, skip crowds, and mix shrines, waterfalls, and lakes.
“We are a family of four from the UK and a lovely time on this tour. I would insist on asking for Yoko (our guide) again if we were I were in the region. She was super helpful before the tour helping us decide on an itinerary, providing suggestions, booking us lunch, helping with transport decisions etc. On the day of the tour Yoko was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and helped us to enjoy an absolutely lovely day in Nikko (the whole area is gorgeous and we wish we had more time there). Thank you, Yoko!”
A private, licensed walking day pairing Hiroshima’s A-bomb memorials with Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, with route flexibility and local guide care.
“An unforgettable day! We spent a day with Yuji who took us all around Hiroshima and Miyajima. He could not have been more attentive to our needs, knowledgeable, organised and good-humored! Thank you Yuji!”
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